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Active Transportation Commission Meeting Summary - June 16, 2022

Active Transportation Commission — Thursday, June 16, 2022
BodySacramento, California
SessionActive Transportation Commission
DateThursday, June 16, 2022
StatusFILED
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0:17

Chair staff is ready when you are great evening and welcome to the June 16th, 2022 Active Transportation Commission meeting.

0:29

The meeting is now called to order.

0:31

Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum?

0:36

Thank you, Chair.

0:37

Commissioners, please unmute and turn on your video for roll call vote.

0:42

Commissioner Brazil.

0:44

Brazzle, I'm sorry.

0:46

Here.

0:47

Thank you.

0:48

Commissioner Wynroshro.

0:51

Here.

0:52

Thank you.

0:53

Commissioner Carpenter.

0:58

Is absent.

1:01

Commissioner Granville.

1:04

Present.

1:05

Thank you.

1:06

Commissioner Harris.

1:08

Here.

1:09

Thank you.

1:09

Commissioner Haim.

1:14

Is absent.

1:16

Commissioner Hopp.

1:18

Present.

1:19

Thank you.

1:19

Commissioner Ward Waller.

1:27

Is absent.

1:28

Vice Chair Pollins.

1:33

Is absent.

1:35

Vice Chair Duer Westbrook.

1:39

I'm present.

1:41

Thank you.

1:41

We have a quorum.

1:45

Wonderful.

1:47

Okay.

1:48

This meeting is virtual via Zoom.

1:51

For members of the public who wish to join, please refer to the agenda for the Zoom link.

1:56

Once you've joined the meeting and wish to speak, use the raise your hand feature to provide public comment when the chair confirms the public comment speaking period for your desired item.

2:08

If you're online, click on the raise hand on the bottom of your screen.

2:13

In the mobile app, you can raise sorry if you're joining via the mobile app, you can raise your hand by tapping raise hand option in the more tab.

2:23

If you're calling in via telephone to raise your hand, dial star nine, then to unmute, dial star six.

2:33

Speakers will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number.

2:37

You will have three minutes to speak once you're called on, and we'll now proceed with today's agenda.

2:46

Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands.

2:59

To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Hatwan Wintu peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe.

3:15

May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous Peoples, histories, contributions, and lives.

3:35

Thank you.

3:37

And please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.

3:51

One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

3:57

You can now be seated.

4:04

Okay.

4:06

Our first business today is approval of the consent calendar.

4:10

Madam Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar?

4:18

Thank you, Chair.

4:19

I have no speakers with their hands raised for this item.

4:23

Thank you.

4:24

Are there any commissioners who wish to speak on this item?

4:28

And I see a hand from Chair Haupt.

4:31

Or sorry, from uh Commissioner Haupt.

4:36

I would move approval.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Transportation██████████████████████████26%
Business Regulation█████████████████████21%
Public Works███████████████████19%
Community Engagement████████████12%
Procedural█████████9%
Public Engagement█████5%
Transportation Safety████4%
Public Comments███3%
Traffic Calming█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Active Transportation Commission Meeting - June 16, 2022

The Active Transportation Commission met virtually on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:13 p.m. The meeting included a consent calendar with two routine approvals, followed by discussion items covering the introduction of a new commissioner, a staff report on grant applications and commission log items, and a detailed update on the Parklet and Alfresco Dining Program. Commissioners also heard public comment and raised additional topics.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the Active Transportation Commission meeting minutes from May 19, 2022 (File ID: 2022-00380).
  • Adopted the Active Transportation Commission Log (File ID: 2022-01202).
  • Motion by Commissioner Houpt, seconded by Commissioner Heim; passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jeremy (public comment on matters not on the agenda): Expressed support for a suggestion from a previous meeting regarding re-evaluating parking configurations that endanger bicyclists. He raised concerns about underreported vehicle collisions in residential areas and the reliance on police reports for traffic abatement decisions, noting that many non-injury accidents are not reported. He asked the commission to consider creating a process for residents to submit evidence of collisions without requiring police involvement. The Chair acknowledged the comment and noted ongoing efforts to improve 311 reporting.

Discussion Items

  • Introduction of Active Transportation Commissioner (Item 3): Staff introduced new Commissioner Melissa Harris, appointed by Council Member Loloee to replace former Commissioner Smith. Commissioner Harris shared her background as an environmental planner with 15 years of experience, a UC Davis graduate, and a District 2 resident since January 2020. She expressed passion for improving pedestrian and bicycle access to transit. Commissioners welcomed her.
  • Commission Staff Report (Item 4): Jennifer Donlon Wyant, Transportation Planning Manager, gave an oral update:
    • The city changed its grant strategy, applying for two Active Transportation Program grants (instead of four) and planning a regional SACOG round. The Sustainable Transportation Plan application was dropped due to competitiveness and resource constraints.
    • For the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant, staff are evaluating Vision Zero top-five corridors (Marysville, El Camino, Broadway/Stockton, Lower Stockton, Florin). Florin and Broadway segments are already funded; recommendations will come to the commission in August.
    • The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant is being analyzed with a consultant; also due in September and will be presented in August.
    • The commission log includes three items previously sponsored by Commissioner Smith (semi-annual Vision Zero update, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan projects, and a report on walking/biking status). Staff noted these need a new sponsor or they may be dropped. Commissioner Harris expressed interest in sponsoring them.
  • Parklet and Alfresco Dining Program Update (Item 5): Matt Eierman (Parking Services Manager) and Stacy Hovermale (Operations General Supervisor) presented the new formalized outdoor dining program, which will replace the temporary COVID-era allowances. Key details:
    • Six pre-designed civil layouts (raised street, corner with setback/bulb out, mixed street, walkway in street, sidewalk café/parkway, tables and chairs) to simplify permitting.
    • A new interactive website with cost estimates and checklists.
    • Transition schedule: Existing temporary dining locations must submit initial interest forms within two months of program adoption (July 1), applications within three months.
    • The program goes to City Council on June 21, 2022, for adoption.
    • Staff are developing a grant program using federal American Recovery Plan funds to support small businesses in construction.
    • Commissioners asked about ownership (tied to business, not building), enforcement (partnering with PBIDs and revocable permits), pedestrian and bicycle access (six-foot minimum walkway, one-to-one replacement of displaced bike parking now in specifications), and safety barriers (engineered designs). Commissioner Harris suggested a visible permit number or QR code on structures; staff said they would consider it. Overall support expressed.

Key Outcomes

  • The consent calendar was approved unanimously.
  • All discussion items were received and filed; no votes were required.
  • Commissioner Harris will be listed as sponsor for the three commission log items at the next meeting.
  • Staff will bring grant recommendations (SS4A and HSIP) to the August commission meeting.
  • The Alfresco Dining Program will be presented to City Council on June 21, 2022, with formal launch on July 1, 2022.
  • Staff agreed to: connect Commissioner Brazzle with SACRT regarding scooter charging stations; look into the red light camera item for the September agenda; and explore outreach (e.g., city newsletter) to promote active transportation resources.
  • Public commenter Jeremy’s suggestion about alternative collision reporting will be considered.

Meeting Transcript

Chair staff is ready when you are great evening and welcome to the June 16th, 2022 Active Transportation Commission meeting. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioners, please unmute and turn on your video for roll call vote. Commissioner Brazil. Brazzle, I'm sorry. Here. Thank you. Commissioner Wynroshro. Here. Thank you. Commissioner Carpenter. Is absent. Commissioner Granville. Present. Thank you. Commissioner Harris. Here. Thank you. Commissioner Haim. Is absent. Commissioner Hopp. Present. Thank you. Commissioner Ward Waller. Is absent. Vice Chair Pollins. Is absent. Vice Chair Duer Westbrook. I'm present. Thank you. We have a quorum. Wonderful. Okay. This meeting is virtual via Zoom. For members of the public who wish to join, please refer to the agenda for the Zoom link. Once you've joined the meeting and wish to speak, use the raise your hand feature to provide public comment when the chair confirms the public comment speaking period for your desired item. If you're online, click on the raise hand on the bottom of your screen. In the mobile app, you can raise sorry if you're joining via the mobile app, you can raise your hand by tapping raise hand option in the more tab. If you're calling in via telephone to raise your hand, dial star nine, then to unmute, dial star six. Speakers will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. You will have three minutes to speak once you're called on, and we'll now proceed with today's agenda. Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands. To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Hatwan Wintu peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe. May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous Peoples, histories, contributions, and lives. Thank you. And please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. You can now be seated.

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